Which Philosophical system was founded by Vallabhacharya ?

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Q: 74 (CDS-I/2008)
Which Philosophical system was founded by Vallabhacharya ?

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History

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CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 2, Shuddhadvaita.

Shuddhadvaita is a philosophical system that was founded by Vallabhacharya. It is also known as Pure Monism. In this system, it is believed that everything in the universe is a manifestation of the Supreme Being, Krishna. Shuddhadvaita advocates that the individual soul (jiva) is eternally dependent on Krishna and is inherently one with Him. The philosophy emphasizes the concept of grace and devotion (bhakti) towards Krishna as the means to attain salvation.

Alert - correct answer should be Visistadvaita:

Visistadvaita is a philosophical system founded by Ramanujacharya, not Vallabhacharya. Visistadvaita means "qualified non-dualism" and believes that the individual soul is eternal and inseparable from the supreme reality, Brahman. This system teaches that while the individual soul is not identical to Brahman, it is a part of Brahman and is dependent on it.